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Senior Infant Home Activities
School Closure: Home Activities
Class Level: Senior Infants Date: 22nd to 26th February 2021
A reminder that adult supervision is necessary when your child is using the internet, SeeSaw and educational links/ videos included below.
Note: The week’s work is a menu only, from which you can choose to do some, or all of the lessons/activities. It is there to help you and your family. Our hope is that the structure of the work we provide will make life easier for you, not more difficult. Do what works best for you and your family.
Seesaw: Remember to send on some of your work to your teacher on Seesaw: https://web.seesaw.me/platforms
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Resources needed this week
· Link 1 - /er/ sound · Link 2 - /ar/ sound · Link 3 – Foxes Writing copy (Project Book 15a) · Away with Words workbook · Flashcards to write Tricky Words on |
Resources needed this week
Note: Your child should be able to understand the general key points from the lesson, they do not need to understand the whole lesson and all of the vocabulary. You can pause the video and ask them what they think is happening in the lesson. During the games, pause the video and see if they can guess the correct answer before the teacher.
School Website Bua na Cainte Videos: |
Resources needed this week · Busy at Maths · Copybook |
Resources/links needed this week Email: trial@growinlove.ie Password: growinlove · Home School copy book (Sent home in September) |
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Mon |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers! Writing: Write your weekend news in your copy and draw a picture. Possible Sentence starters: During midterm I… I went to… I played with…. Reading: Read a few pages of your Jolly Phonics reader ‘Foxes’ Click on Link 3 above |
An Aimsir (The Weather) Ceacht 5 – Lesson 5 (video 24-26 on website) Amhrán- Song Tá Teidí ag dul Amach Cluiche - Game Tasc Éisteachta |
Warm Up: Link – Count up Activity Busy at Maths Pg. 98 Write the time shown on the clock |
SPHE/Art –Mindful Monday Step 1 With a Mindfulness wand for your child and yourself, sit with your back straight and your body relaxed. Step 2 Take long, deep breaths with the Mindfulness wand in front of your face and notice how you feel. Do you feel calm and relaxed? Is it easy or hard to sit still? Step 3 Now take short, quick breaths. How does your body feel now? Do you feel the same way after breathing quickly as you did after breathing slowly? Step 4 Now breathe normally. How does this feel? Step 5 What did you notice about how different ways of breathing makes you feel? |
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Tues |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers! Jolly Phonics – /er/ sound Click on Link 1 above Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm /er/ words. (Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this). In your copy write as many words as you can that have the /er/ sound in them and draw some pictures to go with them (Examples for parents: sister, tiger) Tricky Words: Introduce our new Red Tricky word ’little’ on flashcard. Ask your child to say word/ read word/ put into sentences orally. Complete a ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ on your new word and on yesterday’s new word, ‘little’. Optional extension: write a sentence in your copy using the tricky word ‘little’. |
10 @10 as Gaeilge
Eipeasóid 10 https://rtejr.rte.ie/10at10/ |
Warm Up: Link – Time activity Beat the Clock: set a timer for a minute (or half a minute). Count how many of the following actions you can do in that time: 1. Bunny hops 2. Draw triangles 3. Writing the word ‘little’ |
PE: Yoga and Movement All- Watch and take part in Squish the Fish Cosmic Kids Yoga Optional: |
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Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers! Writing: Away with Words – Pg. 56 & 57 – Writing sentences in correct order. Reading: Read a few pages of your Jolly Phonics reader ‘Foxes’ Click on Link 3 above |
An Aimsir (The Weather) Ceacht 6 – Lesson 6 (video 27-29 on website) Amhrán- Song Caloga Snéachta Cluiche - Game Tasc Éisteachta |
Warm Up: Link – Time Activity Busy at Maths Pg. 99 Trace the time shown on the clock |
Grow in Love log in Grow in Love Theme 6: Jesus 2. Jesus Feeds the People Listen to the story and complete pages 36 & 37 in your workbook. |
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Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers! Jolly Phonics – /ar/ sound Click on Link 2 above Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm /ar/ words. (Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this). In your copy write as many words as you can that have the /ar/ sound in them and draw some pictures to go with them (Examples for parents: star, car) Tricky Words: Introduce our new Red Tricky word ’down’ on flashcard. Ask your child to say word/ read word/ put into sentences orally. Complete a ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ on your new word and on yesterday’s new word, ‘down’. Optional extension: write a sentence in your copy using the tricky word ‘down’. |
An Aimsir (The Weather) Leabhar: Complete page 27 in workbook. |
Warm Up: Link – Time activity Copybook Work Complete the following sums in your copy: 2 + 2 = 4 + 3 = 0 + 8 = 1 + 6 = 5 + 4 = 3 + 2 = 3 + 2 + 4 = |
Science: Make a Bubble Snake You can use your breathing techniques you worked on earlier this week in this experiment! All: You will need: · An empty water bottle · Shallow container (bowl) · An elastic band/hair tie/duct tape · A sock · Washing up liquid · Scissors · OPTIONAL: Food colouring Instructions: Cut the bottom of a water bottle off and slide the sock over the bottom of the bottle. Use the rubber band/hair tie or duct tape to secure the sock. Pour washing up liquid and a little bit of water into a shallow container and mix. Dip the sock covered bubble blower into the solution and gently blow. Optional: Add different food colouring drops onto the sock-covered end of the bottle to make a rainbow bubble snake! Watch this Instructional video Optional PE: |
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Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers! Writing: Away with Words – Pg. 58 & 59 Little Red Riding Hood Listen to the story here before you do the pages. |
An Aimsir (The Weather) Rang le Múinteoir ag dul siar ar an focloir a rinne muid an seachtain seo. |
Warm Up: Link – Time Activity Busy at Maths Pg. 84 Sequencing Little Red Riding Hood |
Grow in Love log in Grow in Love Theme 6: Jesus 3. Jesus Calms the Storm Listen to the story and complete pages 38 & 39 in your workbook. (Doing RE twice this week catching up after last weeks midterm) |
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From the SEN Team for all children
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This week’s Work |
Optional: |
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The Learning Support Team, also known as SET, have made some teaching videos for all the children in the class. The weekly video/activity suggested may be practised daily or as often as possible. |
Teaching Video: Junior Infants: Senior Infants: Video 10 First Class: Video 16- Part 1 |
Teaching Video All: Video 17 |
Senior Infant Home Activities
School Closure: Home Activities
CLASS LEVEL: Senior Infants Date: 15th-17th February
A reminder that adult supervision is necessary when your child is using the internet, Seesaw and educational links/ videos included below.
Note: The week’s work is a menu only, from which you can choose to do some, or all of the lessons/activities. It is there to help you and your family. Our hope is that the structure of the work we provide will make life easier for you, not more difficult. Do what works best for you and your family.
Seesaw: Remember to send on some of your work to your teacher on Seesaw: https://web.seesaw.me/platforms
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English |
Gaeilge |
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Other |
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Resources/links needed this week
Link 1 – Oi sound
Link 2 – Ue sound
Link 3 – Jolly Phonics reader ‘A Shoal of Fish’
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Resources/links needed this week
Note: Your child should be able to understand the general key points from the lesson, they do not need to understand the whole lesson and all of the vocabulary. You can pause the video and ask them what they think is happening in the lesson. During the games, pause the video and see if they can guess the correct answer before the teacher.
School Website Bua na Cainte Videos:
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Resources/links needed this week
Link 1 – Count up Activity Link 2 – Addition to 10 game Link 3- Bobbie Bear game Link 4 – Time activity 1 Link 5 – Time Activity 2
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Resources/links needed this week
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Mon |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Writing: Write your weekend news in your copy and draw a picture.
Sentence starters: On Saturday I…. We went… I ate… For Valentine’s Day we….
Phonics – Oi sound Click on Link 1 above
Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm ‘oi’’ words.
(Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this). In your copy write as many words as you can that have the ‘oi’ sound in them and draw some pictures to go with them (Examples for parents: oil, point, coin, soil, boil, join, toilet, spoil, voice, poison)
Reading: Read a few pages of your Jolly Phonics reader ‘A Shoal of Fish’ Click on Link 3 above |
Bua na Cainte: An Aimsir (The Weather) Ceacht 3 – Lesson 3 (video 22 on website)
Amhrán- Song Cliogar, Cleagar
Cluiche - Game Tasc Éisteachta
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Warm up: Link 1 above- Interactive Busy at Maths count up activity
Busy at Maths: Complete page 75- Count up the dice patterns, add the two numbers, write the answer in the box.
Game: Click Link 2 above. Play the Addition to 10 game. You can use real counters or small objects to help with your counting/adding.
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Religion/SESE-History/Maths: Pancake /Shrove Tuesday Watch this short video: All about Pancake Tuesday
More Pancake Day related records
Junior and Senior Infants: Can you tell someone at home some of the Pancake Tuesday facts you learnt?
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Tues Pancake Tuesday |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Tricky Words: Introduce our new Red Tricky word ’live’ on flashcard. Ask your child to say word/ read word/ put into sentences orally. Complete a ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ on your new word. Optional extension: write a sentence in your copy using the tricky word ‘live’.
Writing: Away with Words – On the Farm Pg 34 & 35, Talk about and colour the picture on p.34 Match, write, finish the sentences and colour p.35
Reading: Read a few pages of your Jolly Phonics reader ‘A Shoal of Fish’ Click on Link 3 above
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Bua na Cainte: An Aimsir (The Weather) Leabhar: Complete page 26 in workbook. Join the dots.
Dathaigh a shrón, a shúile, a hata, a scairf, a bhéal agus a chnaipí. Colour the nose, eyes, hat, scarf, mouth and buttons.
Talk about the picture with someone at home.
An fear sneachta é? Sea/ Ní hea. An hata é? Sea/ Ní hea. An béal é? Sea/ Ní hea. An corp é? Sea/ Ní hea. An ceann é? Sea/ Ní hea.
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Problem Solving: Click Link 3 above. Play the Bobbie Bear game. How many outfits can you make for Bobbie Bear?
Busy at Maths: Complete page 76- Time- The Seasons Talk about each picture asking questions such as: What can you see in the picture? How many trees are there? What is beside the daffodils? Colour the Spring pictures. |
SPHE/English/Science/Religion- Pancake Tuesday Make some Pancakes! Check out this recipe
Optional Activities: Senior Infants: Draw the steps you need to do to make a pancake and label the items using the word bank or use this template to help sequence “How to make Pancakes”: Senior Infants Sequencing Activity Word bank: oil, flour, egg, milk, caster sugar, lemon, mix, whisk, frying pan |
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Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Jolly Phonics – Ue sound Click on Link 2 above
Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm ‘’ue’ words.
(Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this). In your copy write as many words as you can that have the ‘ue’ sound in them and draw some pictures to go with them (Examples for parents: queue, rescue, argue, statue, duel, tissue, fuel, avenue, barbeque)
Tricky Words: Introduce our new Red Tricky word ’give’ on flashcard. Ask your child to say word/ read word/ put into sentences orally. Complete a ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ on your new word and on yesterday’s new word, ‘live’. Optional extension: write a sentence in your copy using the tricky word ‘give’.
Reading: Read a few pages of your Jolly Phonics reader ‘A Shoal of Fish’ Click on Link 3 above
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Bua na Cainte: An Aimsir (The Weather) Ceacht 4 – Lesson 4 (video 23 on website)
Amhrán- Song Tá Teidí ag Teacht Isteach
Cluiche - Game Tasc Éisteachta
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Beat the Clock: set a timer for a minute (or half a minute). Count how many of the following actions you can do in that time:
Warm up: Link 4 and 5 above. Interactive Busy at Maths Time activities.
Busy at Maths: Complete page 97- Time- o’clock Look at the picture and the clock. Write the correct time in the box.
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All: Watch the Video:
After watching the video, can you remember what animals the pancake met? You can write them down or draw pictures and show your teacher on Seesaw.
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Midterm |
Midterm |
Midterm |
Optional: Get Active Ideas
Optional PE: Optional GAA Class with Emma
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Midterm |
Midterm |
Midterm |
Midterm |
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From the SEN Team for all children
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This week’s Work |
Optional:
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The Learning Support Team, also known as SET, have made some teaching videos for all the children in the class. The weekly video/activity suggested may be practised daily or as often as possible.
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Teaching Video: Junior Infants: Video 5 The Carrot Club/Fruit and Vegetables
Senior Infants: Video 8 Bunny and Bear Learn About Germs
First Class: Video 18 |
Teaching Video All: Video 34
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Senior Infant Home Activities
School Closure: Home Activities
CLASS LEVEL: Senior Infants Date: 8th -12th February
A reminder that adult supervision is necessary when your child is using the internet, Seesaw and educational links/ videos included below.
Note: The week’s work is a menu only, from which you can choose to do some, or all of the lessons/activities. It is there to help you and your family. Our hope is that the structure of the work we provide will make life easier for you, not more difficult. Do what works best for you and your family.
Seesaw: Remember to send on some of your work to your teacher on Seesaw: https://web.seesaw.me/platforms
Note: Tuesday 9th February is Safer Internet Day. Please follow this link for resources and free webinars for parents
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Maths |
Other |
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Resources/links needed this week
Link 1 - Qu sound
Link 2 - Ou sound
Link 3 - GG is Too Big Online Reader
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Resources/links needed this week
Note: Your child should be able to understand the general key points from the lesson, they do not need to understand the whole lesson and all of the vocabulary. You can pause the video and ask them what they think is happening in the lesson. During the games, pause the video and see if they can guess the correct answer before the teacher.
School Website Bua na Cainte Videos:
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Resources/links needed this week
10 small objects, such as Lego, blocks, counters etc
A number line – a ruler, a strip of paper divided into 10 numbered sections or the number line on pg 72 of Busy At Maths can be used.
This website has numerous activities which could be completed to help children’s understanding of number line work and counting on. Pick and choose any of the following. Number line activities |
Resources/links needed this week
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Mon |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Writing: Write your weekend news in your copy and draw a picture. Sentence starters: My family and I… I went to… I played with…. Reading: Read pages 10 -13 of ‘GG Is Too Big!’. Look out for the words ‘pancakes, are, buns, bag, fall, Winchilla, will, get’: write these on flashcards and see can you find them on the page. Click Link 3 above.
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Bua Na Cainte – An Aimsir (The Weather)
Ceacht 1 – Lesson 1
(Video 19 on website if unable to download programme)
Press yellow speech bubble and play video.
Amhrán (Song) – “Tá an Lá Fuair Inniu”
Leabhar: Complete page 24 in workbook. Point to each picture as you read each sentence:
Colour the pictures. |
“Busy at Maths”:pg 72 (add totals up to 9)
Complete the sums using the counting on method – Where does the monkey start, how many times does the monkey need to jump, where does he land?
Online Activity: |
SESE- Science Parts of the Plant Can you guess all the parts of a plant? Tell an adult at home. Watch this short PowerPoint presentation to check if you were right. Optional: Video on Parts of the Plant Draw a plant and label all of its parts. Word bank: Roots, stem, leaf, leaves, bud, flower, anther, soil etc Optional: Label the parts of the flower worksheet Interactive game: Label the plant |
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Tues |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Jolly Phonics – Qu sound Click on Link 1 above
Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm ‘qu’ words.
(Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this). In your copy write as many words as you can that have the ‘qu’ sound in them and draw some pictures to go with them (Examples for parents: quiet, quilt, quill) Tricky Words: Revise the Next 3 Green Tricky Words – one, by, only. Complete a ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ on each of them.
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10 @10 as Gaeilge
Eipeasóid 9
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“Busy At Maths”: pg 73 (add totals to 9)
Complete the sums by identifying the correct number to go in each box and adding together to find the answer.
Online Activity: Addition activity |
Safer Internet Day- Follow this link for resources Arts: Music Last week we learnt about our body in SPHE and History. This week we are going to look at how our whole body needs to warm up to help us sing. Watch the videos in this link. Send your teacher a video of you singing and clapping to the song Lil Liza Jane Optional PE: Live Workout with the Edge Gym at 9:30
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Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Reading: Read pages 14- 17 of ‘GG Is Too Big!’. Look out for the words 'now, but, can, make, too, big’: write these on flashcards and see can you find them on the pages. Click Link 3 above. Writing: Away with Words – Pg 55, Trace the lines to find out who likes what food and finish the sentences underneath.
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Bua Na Cainte – An Aimsir (The Weather)
Ceacht 2 – Lesson 2 (Video 20 on website if unable to download programme)
Press yellow speech bubble and press 2.1
Amhrán (Song) – “Sa Speir”
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Alien Addition game: Alien game - Choose content range 1 – 10. Play the game by identifying and clicking on the spaceship with the correct answer to the sum.
Create a dotted number line using paint, crayons etc and a blank sheet of paper. Here is an example : Dotted number line |
Religion- Theme 6 – “Jesus”, Lesson 1 – “We Listen to Stories”. Check Seesaw to listen to one of our teachers read “Grandad Tell us a Story”. Grow In Love Workbook – complete pg 34 Grow in Love log in
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Thurs |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Jolly Phonics – Ou sound Click on Link 2 above
Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm ‘’ou’ words.
(Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this). In your copy write as many words as you can that have the ‘ou’ sound in them and draw some pictures to go with them (Examples for parents: out, hour, our)
Tricky Words: Revise the Next 3 Green Tricky Words – old, like, have. Complete a ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ on each of them.
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Bua Na Cainte : Aimsir (The Weather)
Ceacht 2 – Lesson 2 (Video 21 on website if unable to download programme)
Press yellow speech bubble and press 2.2
Leabhar: Complete page 25 in workbook. Dathaigh an tuar ceatha dearg, oráiste, buí, glas, gorm agus corcra. Colour the rainbow red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
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“Busy At Maths” pg 74 –complete the sum by identifying the numbers for each corresponding box and adding the numbers together using the counting on method.
Online Activity: Counting on activity |
Arts: Art Make a Valentine’s Day Card for someone at home Or Pick one of these craft ideas to make Optional: Get Active Ideas Optional PE: Live Workout with the Edge Gym at 9:30
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Please click on the link: Check Seesaw to see activities posted by class teacher for outdoor classroom day |
Check Seesaw to see activities posted by class teacher for outdoor classroom day |
Check Seesaw to see activities posted by class teacher for outdoor classroom day |
Check Seesaw to see activities posted by class teacher for outdoor classroom day |
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From the SEN Team for all children
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This week’s Work |
Optional:
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The Learning Support Team, also known as SET, have made some teaching videos for all the children in the class. The weekly video/activity suggested may be practised daily or as often as possible.
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Teaching Video:
Senior Infants:
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Teaching Video All: Video 7
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Senior Infant Home Activities
School Closure: Home Activities
CLASS LEVEL: Senior Infants Date: 1st-5th February
A reminder that adult supervision is necessary when your child is using the internet, SeeSaw and educational links/ videos included below.
Note: The week’s work is a menu only, from which you can choose to do some, or all of the lessons/activities. It is there to help you and your family. Our hope is that the structure of the work we provide will make life easier for you, not more difficult. Do what works best for you and your family.
Seesaw: Remember to send on some of your work to your teacher on Seesaw: https://web.seesaw.me/platforms
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English |
Gaeilge |
Maths |
Other |
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Resources/links needed this week
Link 1 - Jolly Phonics ‘th’ sound song Link 2 - ‘GG Is Too Big!’ online reader
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Resources/links needed this week
Note: Your child should be able to understand the general key points from the lesson, they do not need to understand the whole lesson and all of the vocabulary. You can pause the video and ask them what they think is happening in the lesson. During the games, pause the video and see if they can guess the correct answer before the teacher.
School Website Bua na Cainte Videos:
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Resources/links needed this week
Link 1 - Animal Addition to 10 ICT game Link 2 - Robot Addition to 10 ICT game
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Resources/links needed this week
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Mon |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Writing: Write your weekend news in your copy and draw a picture. Sentence starters: On Saturday I... I had fun when... I helped out with...
Reading: Read pages 2-5 of ‘GG Is Too Big!’. Look out for the word ‘where’: write ‘where’ on a flashcard and see can you find it on the page. Click Link 2 above.
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Bua na Cainte: Caitheamh Aimsire - (Hobbies/ Pastimes)
Revision: Amhráin & Rainn - Songs & Poems (Video 16 on website if unable to download programme)
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Game: Click Link 1 above. Play the Animal Addition to 10 game. Count the animals in each set and click the correct number of how many there are altogether. |
SESE- Science What a plant needs to grow Tell an adult what you think a plant needs to grow. Watch this video to see if you were right.
Senior Infants: Draw all the things a plant needs to grow and label the drawing. Word bank: Soil, water, sun light, warmth, plant.
Interactive game: what a plant needs to grow |
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Tues |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Phonics: Revise Jolly Phonics sound ‘th’ (as in that & this) Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm ‘th’ words. Click Link 1 above. (Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this).
In your copy write as many words as you can that have the ‘th’ sound in them and draw some pictures to go with them (Examples for parents: feather, weather, brother, them)
Tricky Words: Revise the Next 3 Yellow Tricky Words – there, they, go. Complete a ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ on each of them.
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10 @10 as Gaeilge Eipeasóid 7
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Busy at Maths: Complete page 68 – The Story of 9 Count and add the marbles. Write the numbers in the corresponding boxes. |
SPHE/SESE (History): Growing and Changing Watch this video presentation about How we Grow as we change
Complete a timeline using one of these templates or you can draw a timeline in your copybook. These word mats might be helpful too.
Word bank: baby, toddler, child, teenager, adult, older person
First Class and Senior Infants children might also want to write some sentences under their time lines e.g. A baby is _____. An adult is ______. As we grow we ______.
Optional PE: Live Workout with the Edge Gym at 9:30
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Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Reading: Read pages 6-9 of ‘GG Is Too Big!’. Look out for the words 'now and ‘there’: write 'now and ‘there’ on flashcards and see can you find them on the page. Click Link 2 above.
Oral Language/Writing: Away with Words – Read and answer orally the questions on page 52. Fill in the blanks/match the words and pictures on page 53.
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Bua na Cainte: Caitheamh Aimsire - (Hobbies/ Pastimes)
Ceacht 10 - Lesson 10 (Video 17 on website if unable to download programme). Press yellow speech bubble to play lessons 10.1 & 10.2
Leabhar: Complete page 22 in book Point to each picture as you read each sentence:
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Game: Click Link 2 above. Play the Robot Addition to 10 game. Select the ‘Up to 10’ option. Drag the robots to the correct number after completing the sum on their tummies. You can use real counters or small objects to help with your counting/adding before deciding where to put the robot. |
Religion:
Grow in Love log in
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Thurs |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Phonics: Revise Jolly Phonics sound ‘th’ (as in thin & thick) Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm ‘th’ words. Click Link 1 above. (Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this).
In your copy write as many words as you can that have the ‘th’ sound in them and draw some pictures to go with them (Examples for parents: thunder, three, thumb)
Tricky Words: Revise the Next 3 Yellow Tricky Words – no, so, my. Complete a ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ on each of them.
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10 @10 as Gaeilge Eipeasóid 8
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Busy at Maths: Complete page 69 – Combine totals up to 9. Count the number in each set. Add and write.
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PE- Warm up: curl up like a seed in the soil on the ground, slowly start to grow and stretch upwards, (keep your head tucked in and your arms by your side), then slowly stretch your arms out and raise your head like a flower towards the sun. Now complete the stretch in reverse, lower chin, arms by your side and slowly shrink down and curl back up like a seed. Repeat 5 times. Complete one of these guided yoga videos: Cosmic Kids yoga-Enzo the Bee (15 mins) Cosmic Kids yoga and mindfulness- Outside in the woods (38 mins)
Optional: Get Active Ideas Optional PE: Live Workout with the Edge Gym at 9:30
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Fri |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Reading: Re-read pages 2-9 of ‘GG Is Too Big!’. When you see the words ‘where’, ‘now’ or ‘there’, point to the flashcard of the same word. Click Link 2 above.
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Bua na Cainte: Caitheamh Aimsire - (Hobbies/ Pastimes)
Scéal: ‘Cúig Lacha’ - 5 Ducks (Video 18 on website if unable to download programme). Press story icon to play the story.
Leabhar: Complete page 23 in book Bring the 5 baby ducks home to their Mammy
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Busy at Maths: Complete page 70 – Partition totals up to 9. Count the number in each subset. Add and write.
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Arts- Art Self Portrait Draw a self-portrait- use a mirror to help. Add some texture: Hair- wool, grass, twigs, straw, ribbons Clothes: napkins, tissue, scraps of material, tin foil, sweet wrappers Or: Guided Art: |
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From the SEN Team for all children
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This week’s Work |
Optional:
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The Learning Support Team, also known as SET, have made some teaching videos for all the children in the class. The weekly video/activity suggested may be practised daily or as often as possible.
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Teaching Video: Junior Infants:
Senior Infants:
First Class: Video 9 |
Teaching Video All:
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Senior Infant Home Activities
School Closure: Home Activities
CLASS LEVEL: Senior Infants Date: 25th - 29th January 2021
A reminder that adult supervision is necessary when your child is using the internet, SeeSaw and educational links/ videos included below.
Note: The week’s work is a menu only, from which you can choose to do some, or all of the lessons/activities. It is there to help you and your family. Our hope is that the structure of the work we provide will make life easier for you, not more difficult. Do what works best for you and your family.
Seesaw: Remember to send on some of your work to your teacher on Seesaw: https://web.seesaw.me/platforms
Note: This week is Catholic Schools Week, click this link for some more information and some optional activities .
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Resources/links needed this week
Link 1 - Jolly Phonics ‘ch’ sound song Link 2 – Ugly Duckling Story Link 3 - Jolly Phonics ‘sh’ sound song |
Resources/links needed this week Bua na Cainte workbook Bua na Cainte programme
This is available for free from Edco (see School website, under School Closure Jan 2021 tab, Useful Links and Website Log Ins for access.) It is available on Pc/laptop only. If you can’t access these, the lessons and games are recorded and you will find them under the Senior Infant Bua na Cainte videos tab on the website. |
Resources/links needed this week
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Resources/links needed this week
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Monday |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Writing: Write your weekend news in your copy and draw a picture. Sentence starters: On Saturday I... I went to... I watched... etc.
Phonics: Revise Jolly Phonics sound ‘ch’. Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm ‘ch’ words. Click link 1 above (Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this). |
Bua na Cainte: Caitheamh Aimsire- (Hobbies/ Pastimes)
Ceacht 8 - Lesson 8 (video 13 on website if unable to download programme). Press yellow speech bubble to play lesson
Cluiche - Game (video 14 on website if unable to download programme). Press console to play games.
Tasc Éisteachta Cé leis é? |
Busy at Maths: Talk about the season of Winter and colour in page 61 in the Busy at Maths workbook.
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SESE- Geography- Arctic Animals Following on from last week, ask your child if they can name some animals that live in the Arctic.
Watch this video and find out more- Arctic Animals
Optional: Kids National Geographic: Polar Habitats
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Tuesday |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Writing: Mrs Murphy’s handwriting copy- complete the next three pages if not already completed.
Tricky Words: Revise the First 3 Yellow Tricky Words - you, your, come. Complete a ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ on each of them.
Phonics: In your copy write as many words as you can that have the ‘ch’ sound and draw some pictures to go with them. |
10 @10 as Gaeilge Eipeasóid 5
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Number 9: Watch the video ‘Numbertime’ for the Number 9 in Link 1 above.
Busy at Maths: Complete page 64, find the sets of nine and trace the numeral
Number Rhyme: ‘A loop and a line that makes nine!’ |
SESE- Science: Follow the link above to see what will melt the ice the quickest. Optional: Seniors: Draw a picture and label (ice, hot, cold, water, salt, sugar, melt)
Optional PE: Live Workout with the Edge Gym at 9:30
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Wednesday |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Writing: Away with Words: Listen to the Story of the Ugly Duckling (Link 2 Above) In your workbook - Read and Answer the question on page 48 and fill in the blanks on page 49. Click link 2 above |
Bua na Cainte: Caitheamh Aimsire- (Hobbies/ Pastimes) Revision Ceacht 8 - Lesson 8 (video 13 on website if unable to download programme). Press yellow speech bubble to play lesson
Leabhar – Page 21 Match the Children to their toys and colour in the pictures. |
Busy at Maths: Complete page 65, count and colour each set, then trace the correct numeral. |
Religion
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Thursday |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Phonics: Revise Jolly Phonics sound ‘sh’. Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm ‘sh’ words. (Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this).
Click link 3 above
Tricky Words: Revise the Next 3 Yellow Tricky Words – some, said, here. Complete a ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ on each of them.
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10 @10 as Gaeilge Eipeasóid 6
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Busy at Maths: Complete page 66, count and colour each set, then write the correct amount in the box provided.
Game: Click Link 2 above to play the Caterpillar Sequencing Game. Choose the ‘sequencing’ option and numbers 1-10.
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PE- Experiment with different types of winter themed walks e.g. Can you: Walk like a Polar bear Hop like an Arctic hare Skate like an Ice skater Fly like a snowy owl Strut like a Reindeer/Caribou (don’t forget your antlers) Prowl like an Arctic Fox Can you think of more winter themed walks?
Optional: Get Active Ideas
Optional PE: Live Workout with the Edge Gym at 9:30
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Friday |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Phonics: In your copy write as many words as you can that have the ‘sh’ sound and draw little pictures to go with them.
Writing: Mrs. Murphy Handwriting Copy – do the next 3 pages if not already completed. |
Bua na Cainte: Caitheamh Aimsire
Ceacht 9- Lesson 9 (video 15 on website if unable to download programme). Press yellow speech bubble to play lesson
Rann – An Liathróid
Cluiche - Game (video 15 on website if unable to download programme). Press console to play games. |
Busy at Maths: Complete page 67, trace the number, then colour the correct number of objects.
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Arts- Art: Pick your favourite artic animal and draw them. Optional: If you like you can add some texture to your artwork- Ice- tin foil or plastic Snow/fur: Cotton wool or tissue paper Hair/fur: wool Whiskers/Antlers: pipe cleaners or twigs OR: Follow this guided video to draw a polar bear
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From the SEN Team for all children
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This week’s Work
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Optional:
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The Learning Support Team, also known as SET, have made some teaching videos for all the children in the class. The weekly video/activity suggested may be practised daily or as often as possible.
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Teaching Video: Junior Infants:
Senior Infants:
First Class: Video 8 Bunny and Bear Learn about Germs
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Teaching Video:
All: Video 32
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Senior Infant Home Activities
School Closure: Home Activities
Class Level: Senior Infants Date: 18th-22nd January
A reminder that adult supervision is necessary when your child is using the internet, Seesaw and educational links/ videos included below.
To access the previous week’s work please follow this link: Senior Infants Home Activities Archive
Note: The week’s work is a menu only, from which you can choose to do some, or all of the lessons/activities. It is there to help you and your family. Our hope is that the structure of the work we provide will make life easier for you, not more difficult. Do what works best for you and your family.
Seesaw: Remember to send on some of your work to your teacher on Seesaw: https://web.seesaw.me/platforms
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English |
Gaeilge |
Maths |
Other |
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Resources/links needed this week
· Link 1 · Link 2 |
Resources/links needed this week
· Bua na Cainte workbook · Bua na Cainte programme This is available for free from Edco (see School website, under School Closure Jan 2021 tab, Useful Links and Website Log Ins for access.) It is available on Pc/laptop only. If you can’t access these, the lessons and games are recorded and you will find them under the Senior Infant Bua na Cainte videos tab on the website. |
Resources/links needed this week
· Link 1 · Link 2 · Link 3 |
Resources/links needed this week · Home School copy book (Sent home in September) · Links in each subject box |
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Mon |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers! Writing: Write your weekend news in your copy and draw a picture. Sentence starters: Last weekend I… I ate… I played… etc. Phonics: Revise Jolly Phonics sound ‘y’. Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm ‘y’ words. (Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this). Click link 1 above |
Bua na Cainte: Caitheamh Aimsire- (Hobbies/ Pastimes) Ceacht 6 - Lesson 6 (video 7 on website if unable to download programme). Press yellow speech bubble to play lesson Cluiche - Game (video 8 on website if unable to download programme). Press console to play games. Choose from two games or play both: Tasc Éisteachta Cad é? |
Watch Number Blocks #8 Link 1 Play Funky Mummy Game Link 2 (Choose + Up to 10) |
SESE- Geography- The Arctic Ask your child what they know about the Arctic Watch this video and see if they were right: The Arctic Optional: Kids National Geographic: 10 Facts about the Arctic |
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Tues |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers! Writing: Mrs Murphy’s handwriting copy- complete next three pages in letter copy. Phonics: In your copy write as many words as you can that have the ‘y’ sound and draw little pictures to go with them. |
10 @10 as Gaeilge Eipeasóid 3 |
Workbook: Busy at Maths p.58 |
SPHE- My Body and The 5 Senses Talk to your child about our 5 Senses- can they name them? Sight, Touch, Smell, Hearing, Taste What do we use each sense for? What body part is responsible for each sense? Optional Worksheets-pick one: · Drawing Optional: · Look at this animation from Twinkl (Log in and make a free account) · Play this Interactive Game · Listen to the Five Senses song Optional PE: Live Workout with the Edge Gym at 9:30 |
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Wed |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Revise Jolly Phonics sound ‘x’. Say the sound/do the action/sing the song/brainstorm ‘x’ words. (Available on Jolly Phonics app if you have this). Click link 2 above
Tricky words: Introduce ‘so’ on flashcard. Ask your child to say word/ read word/ write word/ put into sentences orally. Optional extension: write a sentence in your copy using the tricky word ‘so’. |
Bua na Cainte: Caitheamh Aimsire Ceacht 7- Cómhra 7.1- Lesson 7- Conversation 7.1 (video 9 on website if unable to download programme). Cluiche- Game (video 10 on website if unable to download programme). Tasc Éisteachta 7.1 |
Workbook: Busy at Maths p.59 |
Religion · Read the story ‘The Holy Family - http://www.growinlove.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/JI_theme04_teacher_sample-1.pdf · Grow in Love workbook: Complete the page 28. |
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Thur |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers! Writing: Mrs Murphy’s handwriting copy- complete next three pages in letter copy. Away with Words: Complete Pages 42 & 78 (Y & X) |
10 @10 as Gaeilge Eipeasóid 4 |
Workbook: Busy at Maths p.60 |
PE Five Senses Scavenger Hunt- Go on a scavenger hunt in your garden or somewhere near your house. Use your 5 Senses and see what you can: · See · Hear · Taste · Touch · Smell Optional: Can you find some of the items mentioned in this scavenger hunt worksheet? Senses Scavenger Hunt Weekly Optional: Optional PE: Live Workout with the Edge Gym at 9:30 |
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Fri |
Story: Visit Seesaw to listen to a story read by one of the Senior Infant Teachers!
Tricky words: Introduce ‘my’ on flashcard. Ask your child to say word/ read word/ write word/ put into sentences orally. Optional extension: write a sentence in your copy using the tricky word ‘my’. |
Bua na Cainte: Caitheamh Aimsire Ceacht 7- Cómhra 7.2 (Lesson 7- Conversation 7.2) (video 11 on website if unable to download programme). Cluichí- Games (video 12 on website if unable to download programme). Press console to play games. Tasc Éisteachta 7.2 Bua na Cainte workbook 20 |
Activity: With 10 objects/counters in front of them – get your child to make combinations using them and record them. For example: 5 + 5 = 10 3 + 4 = 7 Play Hit the Button game on Topmarks Link 3 (Select Number Bonds, then select addition within 10) |
Arts- Music Listen to the Five Senses song and try to sing along. Point to each body part and copy the actions. Turn on the subtitles so the lyrics are displayed. Link to Lyrics |
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From the SEN Team for all children
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This week’s Work |
Optional: |
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The Learning Support Team, also known as SET, have made some teaching videos for all the children in the class. The weekly video/activity suggested may be practised daily or as often as possible. |
Teaching Video: Listen to this story about the Artic- Video 31- The Polar Bear Son
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Teaching Video Watch Video 2: Learn to read short vowel sounds/CVC words (scroll down to the end of the page) |
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St Vincent De Paul Infant School, Griffith Ave, Dublin 9, Ireland
Phone: 01 8334538 | Roll Number: 16754R
